Theodoor Rutgers
Founder and DirectorTheodoor, one of our co-founders, has raised €100 million in subsidies and grants and has been involved in the start-up of several early stage (life science) companies.
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The Catalyze team combines scientific excellence (PhD, Post-doc) with commercial experience. We employ talented, smart, responsible and ambitious professionals who are committed and passionate about our client services. We value strong teamwork and pride ourselves on maintaining a highly transparent and honest framework with client relationships.
Jalal Es-Sbai
Founder and DirectorJalal, one of our co-founders has raised €100 million in subsidies and grants and specializes in business development and financing strategies for innovative companies.
Marlene Végh, PhD
Consultancy DirectorAs Consultancy Director, Marlene is responsible for the whole consultancy organization, to drive and execute business operations strategies, plans and procedures and to set strategic goals that promote operational efficiency and company growth.
Peter Schoevers
Founder & ChairmanPeter is founder and chairman of the Catalyze Group. After an international career in big pharma he founded a number of companies as entrepreneur. Peter is responsible for the overall strategy and direction of Catalyze.
Kirsten van Benthem
Commercial & Marketing ManagerKirsten van Benthem is the Commercial & Marketing Manager at Catalyze. She uses her experience and expertise in Pharma and FMCG in order to manage various types of departments.
Josta Kevenaar, PhD
Consultancy Manager - Life SciencesJosta is responsible for the consultancy operations and strategy within the Life Sciences & Health Department. In her role, she develops and carries out strategic plans with the aim to provide optimal and high-quality services.
Sara Schaafsma, PhD
Consultancy Manager - Green & Sustainable InnovationsSara is responsible for the Green & Sustainable Innovations department. She develops and implements the strategic plans with the aim to provide effective and high-quality services, optimize team performance and satisfaction, and accelerate growth.
Boaz van Driel, PhD
Consultancy Manager - Strategy PracticeAs Strategic Consultancy Manager, Boaz is responsible for the development and growth of the Strategy Practice and its consultants. In this role, Boaz oversees the department’s assignments and their contribution to the success of our clients.
Olav Veldhuizen
Manager - Project ManagementOlav manages an experienced team of project managers and is responsible for making sure that Catalyze clients maximize their funding post-award, ensuring successful project delivery as well as disseminating project findings to a wide range of stakeholders.
Wouter Nuytinck
Head of Business Development - Life SciencesAs Head of Business Development Life Sciences, Wouter works with his team of Business Developers to support our Life Sciences clients with their strategic needs.
Neeltje Ramnath-Willems
Head of Catalyze Green & Sustainable InnovationsAs Head of Catalyze Green & Sustainable Innovations (GSI), Neeltje is responsible for building the overall global strategy, expanding our international network and leading the commercial GSI team.
Myriam Keijzer
Human Resources ManagerMyriam is Manager HR at Catalyze and leads the HR and Recruitment team. She drives development and execution of the People & Culture strategy to achieve company growth, commercial and operational success with highly engaged and motivated employees.
Peter van den Berghe, PhD
Managing Consultant - Life SciencesAs a Managing Consultant, Peter leads a team of consultants with whom he joins our clients on their journey from ideas to real solutions with an impact on patients, healthcare and society.
Helen Pothuizen, PhD
Managing Consultant - Life SciencesAs Managing Consultant, Helen manages a team of consultants and takes lead in preparing complex funding applications. Apart from having a strong focus on providing a high quality service for our clients, she also enjoys empowering her team.
Erik van Tilborg, PhD
Managing Consultant - Life SciencesAs Managing Consultant, Erik empowers a team of consultants to deliver the best possible quality services, and to achieve personal growth. With a critical eye he improves the research and business propositions of clients.
Rosalie Witjas-Paalberends, PhD
Managing Consultant - Public Private PartnersIn her role as Managing Consultant, Rosalie can thrive in her passion to translate life sciences to business and society through effective management of a team of 5-7 consultants to develop high impact grant proposals together.
Aniek Doensen
Team Lead - Strategic Funding UnitAniek Doensen is manager of Strategic Funding. The aim of her team is to create an overview of all available funding and finance opportunities and to advise our clients on the best matches to their needs.
Ester Weijers, PhD
Team Lead Project ManagementAs Team Lead Project Management, Ester and her team are responsible for successful management of a diverse portfolio of projects, including large Horizon projects. Apart from sharing her expertise in grant compliance, she enjoys empowering the professionals in her team.
Carla van Alem
Managing ConsultantCarla leads a team of consultants in the Green & Sustainable Innovations department. She facilitates team growth and development, and together they support innovative companies and academics to reach maximum impact in their fields.
Elina Demertzi
Team Lead Legal AffairsAs Team Lead of Legal Affairs, Elina utilizes her broad legal and corporate experience to support the business in various projects and partnerships.
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